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Foundation Honors Dr. Ludwig Michael

Dr. Ludwig Michael was honored and praised for his longtime board service at a recent luncheon hosted by fellow trustees of the Foundation for the Callier Center. Board president Pam Busbee welcomed guests and recognized Dr. Carmen Michael, wife of the honoree; Dr. David Daniel, UT Dallas President; Dr. Hobson Wildenthal, Provost and Executive Vice President; and Dr. Aaron Conley, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations. Dean Bert Moore, UT Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, conducted an interview with Dr. Michael who shared his recollections of Callier Center history. Program participants sharing special accolades included Dr. Tom Campbell, Callier Center Executive Director, and Dr. Ross Rosser, Callier Center Director Emeritus. An engraved crystal bowl was presented with gratitude to Dr. Michael at the conclusion of the luncheon. View photos.

New Board Member Elected: Kerry Wildenthal Fagelman

Kerry Wildenthal Fagelman was recently elected as the newest member of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Callier Center.

She is with UBS Financial Services where she serves as the senior vice president, investments.

Mrs. Fagelman’s fellow Callier board members extended a warm welcome to their newest colleague at the September 4, 2012 quarterly board meeting.

Foundation Board Visits the 17th Annual Crystal Charity Ball Cochlear Implant Camp

On July 25, 2012, members of the Callier board traveled together to visit the 17^th Annual Crystal Charity Ball Cochlear Implant Camp held at Rock Creek Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The half-day trip is a board tradition dating back to the earliest years of this unique camp. Observing first-hand the miracle of children who hear with this life changing device is a true inspiration.

Foundation Hosts First Annual Callier Cares Luncheon

The first annual Callier Cares Luncheon, hosted by the Foundation for the Callier Center on May 10, 2012, held special significance for our board. Honoring Callier board member Ken Altshuler and his wife, Ruth, and chaired by board member Libby McCullough Hunt, the inaugural year will be long remembered for its resounding success.

Board Member Recognition in the Community

We are always proud when a Callier board member is recognized by another organization.

Our board president, Pam Busbee, was honored for her work with Jonathan’s Place at their June, 2012 luncheon, and she will co-chair the “Celebrating Women” luncheon in October, 2012, benefitting the Baylor Health Care System Foundation.

In November 2012, Callier board member Dr. Kenneth Altshuler will be honored by The Dallas Historical Society with the Award for Excellence in Health/Sciences Medicine. In 2011, Callier’s past board president Sara Martineau, received the Volunteer Community Leadership award from The Dallas Historical Society.